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Show the fragmentation that accounts for the cation at m>z 57 in the mass spectrum of

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Show the fragmentation that accounts for the cation at m>z 57 in the mass spectrum of 2-methylpentane. Explain why this ion is less abundant than those at m>z 71 and 43.

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QUESTION:

Show the fragmentation that accounts for the cation at m>z 57 in the mass spectrum of 2-methylpentane. Explain why this ion is less abundant than those at m>z 71 and 43.

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Mass spectrometry only helps in detecting the positively charged ions, not the free radicals.

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